'74 X7 Turbo rwd -spring '17 prep

[schwartz]

Thanks! Its a piece from a 99 (-82) to be able to use the newer brake booster/clutch pedal etc.

[sweedspeeduk]

Ah I see. I thought it might be to give you space to fit the b202 engine.

I have a '72 4dr that I was thinking about putting a b202 in which is why I was asking as I had heard that the early 99 is a tight fit and you have to mod the bulkhead to fit it .

Any tips?

ta Mark

[schwartz]

Yes its pretty tight without modifiying, but it should work with the alternator placed somewhere else (the clutch cylinder is in the way).

Here's a '71 T16 http://www.garaget.org/?car=7395&image=65561

[schwartz]

New rear shocks.


Engine mounts done.

[saabfan9]

great work! i'll have to fly you out to do mine next (many a night staring at it thinking about converting it...dreaming)

[schwartz]

Lower damper mounts.


This is the result in the trunk. Will be welded and reinforced later (to a brace between the wheel arches).


Engine placement =)

[schwartz]

Some more parts arrived today.

[Crazyswede]

When you get all the bugs worked out of the rwd setup and are ready to go to the next iteration...I suggest one of these:

[schwartz]

Whats that, some awd stuff? :D

The updated floor takes form.

[Crazyswede]

Whats that, some awd stuff? :D

The updated floor takes form.
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yes. Its a transmission from a Nissan Skyline....it solves the engine forward problem that you run into with an Audi or Subaru transmission.

[schwartz]

Some space.


Mockup with intake and exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold needs to be modified to fit.

[Crazyswede]

I am impressed on your rapid progress. Engine bay looks great and its also impressive as to how far back you have been able to set the engine.

[Crazyswede]

Another thought that occurred to me was that you could run a rear transmission like I think is found in a Porsche 944. It would probably help out quite a bit with weigh distribution and might help minimize the center drive line tunnel.

here is a picture of the layout:

[schwartz]

The trunk looks like this, front mounting-points, differential mount and shock towers are connected for stability.


On the wheels again with the new rear suspension.


Mounted without brakediscs, looks like they will fit though

[gert-jan 44]

Looks good!